Portrait of Sumi Shimamoto

Acting

Sumi Shimamoto

Career

Active from 1979 to 2025, busiest in 1986 with 7 main titles.

Leading roles
33
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score72/100
Highest rated
Poster for My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
GoodWatch score87/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 62 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.4 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.5 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.7 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.9 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Sumi Shimamoto Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    2.1, average 5.4
  • Crime
    1.7, average 3.6
  • Social Commentary
    3.8, average 4.9
  • Class & Capitalism
    2.2, average 3.3

Main genres

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Recurring tags

  • Anime 3
  • Friendship 3
  • Fantasy Adventure 3
  • Fantasy World 3
  • Coming-of-Age 3
  • Emotional Resonance 2
  • Slice-of-Life 2
  • Gentle Pacing 2
  • Japanese Animation 2
  • Nostalgic 80s Anime 2
  • Magical Realism 2
  • Female Protagonists 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

141
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

16 titles · average score 66
Until the T-Shirt Dries
Until the T-Shirt Dries (2026)
GoodWatch score 63

TV show · as (voice)

Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery
Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery (2025)

as Hana's Grandmother (voice)

The Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles (2025)
GoodWatch score 44

as Madame Jarjayes (voice)

Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024)
GoodWatch score 70

as Yukiko Kudo (voice)

The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries (2023)
GoodWatch score 89

TV show · as Narration (voice)

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (2023)

TV show · as Narrator (voice)

Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara: Black Iron Mystery Train
Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara: Black Iron Mystery Train (2023)
GoodWatch score 67

as Yukiko Kudo (voice)

The Concierge
The Concierge (2023)
GoodWatch score 45

as Laughing Owl (Wife) (voice)

Hoshi Shinichi no Fushigina Fushigina Tanpen Dorama
Hoshi Shinichi no Fushigina Fushigina Tanpen Dorama (2022)

TV show

Aria the Benedizione
Aria the Benedizione (2021)

as Asuka R. Baggio (voice)

Belle
Belle (2021)
GoodWatch score 82

as Suzu's Mother (voice)

Getter Robo Arc
Getter Robo Arc (2021)

TV show · as Ryou Nagare (voice)

2010s

24 titles · average score 73
Weathering with You
Weathering with You (2019)
GoodWatch score 81

as Mamiya (voice)

IRODUKU: The World in Colors
IRODUKU: The World in Colors (2018)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Kohaku Tsukishiro (60 years later)(voice)

Girls' Last Tour
Girls' Last Tour (2017)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Eryngii (voice)

March Comes In Like a Lion
March Comes In Like a Lion (2016)
GoodWatch score 81

TV show · as Mrs. Kouda (voice)

Space Dandy
Space Dandy (2014)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Alethia (voice)

Hozuki's Coolheadedness
Hozuki's Coolheadedness (2014)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Mezu (voice)

Glitter Force
Glitter Force (2012)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show · as Royale Queen

Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)
GoodWatch score 69

as Risa (voice)

Is This a Zombie?
Is This a Zombie? (2011)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show · as Imaginary Eu (voice)

Penguindrum
Penguindrum (2011)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Goddess (voice)

Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles
Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles (2011)

as (voice)

Mai's Magic and Family Day
Mai's Magic and Family Day (2011)

as Yuki Tatsumi (voice)

2000s

26 titles · average score 69
Porphy's Long Journey
Porphy's Long Journey (2008)

TV show

Lucky Star
Lucky Star (2007)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Kanata Izumi (voice)

Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (2005)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Emeraude (voice)

Emma: A Victorian Romance
Emma: A Victorian Romance (2005)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Aurelia Jones (voice)

Sugar Sugar Rune
Sugar Sugar Rune (2005)
GoodWatch score 64

TV show · as Queen Candy

Mermaid's Forest
Mermaid's Forest (2003)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show

Avenger
Avenger (2003)

TV show · as Westa

Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (2002)
GoodWatch score 78

as Irene Adler (voice)

Bonobono: Secret of the Kumomo Tree
Bonobono: Secret of the Kumomo Tree (2002)

as Bobo-kun's mother

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001)
GoodWatch score 65

as Akisu's mother (voice)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Ishizu Ishtar (voice)

Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess
Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess (2000)

as Shokupanman (voice)

1990s

43 titles · average score 72
Virgin Fleet
Virgin Fleet (1998)

TV show · as Shiokaze

Jungle de Ikou!
Jungle de Ikou! (1997)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Rongo (voice)

Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke (1997)
GoodWatch score 86

as Toki (voice)

Chocchan's Story
Chocchan's Story (1996)

as Cho Kuroyanagi (voice)

Sorcerer Hunters
Sorcerer Hunters (1995)
GoodWatch score 65

TV show · as Big Momma (voice)

Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers (1995)
GoodWatch score 73

as Maki Oyamada (voice)

GinRei
GinRei (1994)

TV show · as GinRei

Ocean Waves
Ocean Waves (1993)
GoodWatch score 72

as Rikako's Father's Lover (voice)

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992)
GoodWatch score 72

as Ginrei

Mikan Enikki
Mikan Enikki (1992)

TV show · as 草凪菊子

Dear Brother
Dear Brother (1991)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Rei "Hana no Saint-Just" Asaka

Maison Ikkoku: Deserted Island
Maison Ikkoku: Deserted Island (1991)

as Kyoko Otonashi (voice)

1980s

28 titles · average score 73
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid (1989)

TV show · as 白鳥美雪

The Adventures of Peter Pan
The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989)
GoodWatch score 81

TV show · as Tinkerbell (voice)

My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
GoodWatch score 87

as Yasuko Kusakabe (voice)

Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter (1988)

as Kyoko Otonashi (voice)

Maison Ikkoku
Maison Ikkoku (1986)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Kyoko Otonashi (voice)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1986)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as Dorothy (voice)

Heart Cocktail
Heart Cocktail (1986)

TV show

The SuperGal
The SuperGal (1986)
GoodWatch score 62

as Sue (voice)

Princess Sarah
Princess Sarah (1985)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Sarah Crewe

Warriors of the Wind
Warriors of the Wind (1984)
GoodWatch score 85

as Nausicaä (voice)

Mrs. Pepper Pot
Mrs. Pepper Pot (1983)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Rury, Den (voice)

Unico in the Island of Magic
Unico in the Island of Magic (1983)
GoodWatch score 70

as Sheri (voice)

1970s

4 titles · average score 80
The Ultraman
The Ultraman (1979)

TV show · as Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice)

The Castle of Cagliostro
The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
GoodWatch score 82

as Lady Clarisse de Cagliostro (voice)

Special Crime Investigation Front
Special Crime Investigation Front (1977)

TV show · as Junko Nakai

Lupin the 3rd
Lupin the 3rd (1971)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Maki Oyamada (voice)